…deliver a keynote address to several thousand farmers and ag allies during the event’s General Session, to be held Friday, Feb. 27, in Phoenix, Arizona. “We’re thrilled to be welcoming…
Western View: Critical Meeting Wednesday – You’re Invited
…say farmers need to be there so our voices are heard by the people who control our water. The State Water Resources Control Board needs to hear from us because…
Proceeds from Earth Day Food & Wine Weekend to Benefit Scholarship Program
…spotlight on the commitment of our local farmers to sustainable practices, so it makes sense that the proceeds would support our scholarships.” To apply for the Vineyard Team Educational Scholarship,…
Vineyard Team Celebrating 20 Years
…What began as a group of innovative farmers wanting to challenge and improve their own farming decisions, evolved to a nationally recognized organization with several progressive projects: Sustainability in Practice…
Ride the Bus to SWRCB Hearing in Sacramento
…your seat on the bus, please call: In Fresno – Nisei Farmers League (559) 251-8468 In Firebaugh and Los Banos – Janie Fleming (559) 217-6478 or Leti Alfaro (209) 587-6049…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Passage of H.R. 636
“America’s farmers and ranchers need reliable tax tools to help them stay competitive in spite of changing weather and fluctuating markets. With the passage of H.R. 636, America’s Small Business…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews 2015 Agenda for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
…regulations increase costs and create uncertainty for farmers, ranchers, and the many other business owners across America who depend on the markets that the CFTC oversees to manage risks in…
Tickets are Now on Sale for Farm Night at the Film Festival
…and cinematography by award winning Director of Photography Harris Done, is an intimate introduction into the lives of young American farmers and ranchers. The high-risk and high-reward life is more…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 13
…Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, helping birds, not enough snow and Black History Month. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce/weather/ http://blogs.usda.gov/ www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
USDA Announces Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
…business owners can now apply for resources to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. These efforts help farmers, ranchers and other small business owners save…
USFRA Looks to Storytelling to Educate Consumers
The United States Farmers and Ranchers Alliance says storytelling is often the best way for farmers in This Land of Ours to engage in conversations with consumers about how they…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
…provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships;…
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review February 6
…This edition of USDA Week In Review includes wide open work spaces, the Farm Bill’s anniversary and the new budget proposal. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=farmbill www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/02/0023.xml&contentidonly=true www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Free Bird-Friendly Farming Workshops
…and the Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership at one of two free workshops in support of on-farm habitat creation through the Waterbird Habitat Enhancement Program (WHEP). WHEP is for farmers interested…